Freight Specialist
Date Posted [Nov-05-09] (ID: 99031)
The Huck Group Inc headquartered in Naples, FL a global leader in the design and manufacturer of retail store fixtures have an opportunity for a Freight Specialist. As part of the Transportation Department the freight specialist is responsible for daily activities such as order planning, filing and processing of carrier freight claims, freight quotes, traffic documentation, shipment expedites, and reporting based on metrics.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Freight planning, which includes freight optimization, carrier assignment, mode selection of orders.
- Processing freight quotes (both domestic and international).
- Claims processing. This includes retrieving proper data project coordinators, and carriers to file claims documents.
- Track and receive claim decisions, updating claims based upon approvals / denials received from carriers, update claim log(s) for claim settlements received, forward settlement checks to Finance.
- Communicate with carriers to ensure efficient service for all customers
- Process documentation that accompanies the movement of freight.
- Track and trace of shipments to confirm departure and delivery of shipments.
- Maintain customer requirements such as billable stamps, ship-to-vias, and special 3rd party request on orders.
- Updating of carrier contracts and accessorial charges that can change weekly, such as fuel surcharge.
- Reporting based on metrics as set forth by management.
· Coordinate with accounts payable on payment and interface with transportation managers on action plan to reduce freight bill discrepancies.
· Communicate with and interact with Transportation, Operations, and Floor personnel relative to all issues related to efficiently freight planning orders.
- Work with Receiving & Shipping on shipment documentation, shipment verification, expedites, and special projects.
Experience & Skills
- At least 2 years of college preferred but not required
- Previous work in transportation, logistics, or operations preferred
- Microsoft Office skills required.
Comprehensive and Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401k savings.
Interested candidates should send their resumes to mcarter@huckgroupinc.com. Please indicate Freight Specialist in the subject line.
